Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2025

Donald Joseph 'White Wolf' Killips, 34, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at home.  He was born October 22, 1990, in Grand Rapids.

Donnie loved Raffi, spending time with his family, any noisy book and when people sang to him. He was very loving and gentle. Donnie was loved by so many people. You could...

Jan 30, 2025

William (Bill) Herman Wagner, 88, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born March 2, 1936, Rothbury, the son of Herman and Annamae (Pelton) Wagner.

William proudly served our country in the United States Army.

He graduated from Montague High School and attended the University of Michigan. After his service, Bill worked...

Jan 30, 2025

Dorothy Joan Pearsall, 89, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Sylvia and John Agodorny.

Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper at Stroh's Brewery in Detroit. She met and married the love of her life, Roy Pearsall, her "rock", in 1955 and moved to Union Lake where they...

Jan 28, 2025

George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born September 28, 1950, in Yale, Michigan, the son of George and Blanche Evelyn (Taylor) Grymonprez.

George was a graduate of Yale High School, and worked various jobs throughout his life, but most notable was his employment as a bus...

Jan 27, 2025

Mark James Mandarano, 48, of Mears, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home.

Mark, or as everyone knew him, Markus; some even had the amazing opportunity to call him dad. He was the best dad, friend, and boyfriend. Mark accomplished many things but these are all things he did best.

Mark's life began...

Jan 27, 2025

Larry Ivan Hetland, 68, of Shelby, also affectionately known as 'Het,' passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born May 13, 1956, in Hart, the son of Willard and Norma (Peterson) Hetland.

Larry joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973, and was a proud veteran. Following his military service, he was a skilled crane and...

Jan 27, 2025

Ronald W. Ortquist passed away on January 27, 2025.  Ron was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 5, 1940.  He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Legard, in 1960.  Ron & Jan moved to Ludington in 1965 when Ron took a position as assistant cashier at the National Bank of Ludington (NBL).  He was quickly promoted to Vice President...

Jan 26, 2025

Barton Mansfield Zachrich, 75, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2025. He was born February 8, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, to Alvin and Roberta (Mansfield) Zachrich. The Zachrich family soon moved to Michigan, where Bart lived for most of his life. He spent some of his happiest times in childhood at the family cottage on Lake Michigan...

Jan 25, 2025

Steven Lee Ostrander, 61, of Kingsley, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home after a short battle with cancer.  He was born August 9, 1963, in Lapeer, the son of Miles and Alice (Munson) Ostrander.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved to camp, fish, boat, and spend time at hunting camp.  He loved to watch NASCAR...

Jan 23, 2025

Dolores Bauer, 96, of Mears, passed away peacefully January 23, 2025, at her residence. Born August 12, 1928, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Sidney & Edna Stephens.

Dolores was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. Dolores grew up on a Boy Scout camp in Brighton, along with her twin...

Jan 22, 2025

Roberto Antonio Torres, 85, a beloved figure of Hart, Michigan, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January, 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Roberto was a kind and loving father, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Those who were fortunate enough to know him knew the kind of man he was; a hard worker, always trying...

Jan 22, 2025

Lois Wilson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Hesperia, Michigan, at the age of 78. Lois was born May 24, 1946, to Luke and Goldie Vincent, and had 7 brothers and 2 sisters.

Lois married the love of her life, Red Wilson, in 1989, but met in 1975. Together they...

Jan 21, 2025

Merle Duane McLouth, 81, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.  He was born March 17th, 1943, at home in Whitehall, the son of Edward and Lucille (Draft) McLouth.

On June 7th, 1963, Merle married Sharon Kroll, and they spent 61 years together.

He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1962.  After high school,...

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Anne Clem, 90, of Traverse City, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born June 9, 1934, in Traverse City, the daughter of Zack and Louise (Lyon) Stocking.

While working as a waitress at J&G Lanes, in Traverse City, Pat met Jim Clem.  The two were married and...

Jan 19, 2025

Lucy Ham Hylan, 95, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Autumn House in Williamsburg.  She was born April 9, 1929, in Maine, the daughter of Everett and Vivian Ham.

Lucy is survived by: her children, Richard Hylan, Shevawn (Jesse Cavasoz) Hylan, and Carolyn (Steve) Humble; grandchildren, Kyle, Cameron, and Katelynn; and great-grandchildren, Audrey and Melody....

Jan 18, 2025

Michael Emerson Paquette, 62, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his close friends. He was born June 22, 1962, in Muskegon, the son of Michael Lewis Paquette and Nancy (Jager) Paquette.

Michael graduated from Whitehall High School in 1980. After high school, he proudly served our country in the...

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Randolph Lee Gale, 77, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at his home in Montague.  Born and raised in Howell, he was the son of the late Patricia Ann Gale (Morley) and Orto Gale, Jr.

Randy attended Ferris State College in Big Rapids, after which he entered the United States Air Force where he spent...

Jan 18, 2025

Mark Belrose, age 75, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. he was born February 27, 1949, in Muskegon, where he was raised by his parents, Guy and Bonnie (Murphy) Belrose, along with the best sister he could ask for, Lisa (Bailey).

Mark was an avid weightlifter both while attending Muskegon High School, Wayne State University,...

Jan 17, 2025

Allen Joseph Burrington, age 73, went to Heaven on January 17, 2025, in Muskegon, Michigan. He was also born in Muskegon on July 23, 1951, to his mother, Maudie Lathrop Burrington.

Allen, the middle sibling to Marguerite, Michael, Gary, and Diane, were raised only by their hardworking, faithful, and loving mother in Elbridge, Michigan, near the Lathrop...

Jan 15, 2025

John Kokinakes passed away on January 15, 2025.  He was 94 years old.

John's family and friends meant everything to him.  He loved being on the lake (or any body of water) and taught his kids and grandkids the joys of boating and all water sports.  John was an ardent Michigan football fan and loved the maize...